Looking for something to do off-trail that still makes a difference? Come work with the Invasives Strike Force as a data entry volunteer! Help us maintain our database and feel good about contributing to the protection of our native habitats.

As a data entry volunteer for the ISF, you will screen, format, and input the data collected by our field volunteers. This data is then used by our staff to map out the distribution of different invasive species so that they can be effectively controlled. This further allows native plant species to provide important food and shelter to area wildlife.

Responsibilities may include:

Screening volunteer data for errors

Inputing volunteer data to databases

Recording and reporting all volunteer hours

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with MS Excel, and database software such as MS Access and SQL Server

Organized, responsible, and detail-oriented

Interest in helping maintain native biodiversity in the NY-NJ region

Professional and able to communicate with staff as needed

Ability to work alone and in small groups

Ideal volunteers are able to work at the Trail Conference headquarters in Mahwah, NJ at least 4 hours/week. Additional hours may be done in the office or remotely.

After a brief introduction to the goals of the program, training will be largely on-the-job with staff available to answer any questions as they arise.

Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Benefits:

Contribute to the long term goals and efforts of the Invasives Strike Force to protect our native plants and animals!

It now connects with and follows a section of the Doodletown Bridle Path, continuing eastward to the Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail. The Fawn Trail, now 1.5 miles in length, provides a direct connection from the Anthony Wayne north parking lot to the Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail, and thereby also provides more choices for loop hikes in the area. The Fawn Trail includes some hills, though without excessively steep inclines or rock climbing, and is thus less severe and provides a less challenging hike than most other trails in the vicinity.

Parking in the camp is no longer allowed, and there is no trail access. This closure is due to a change in property ownership. The Hewitt-Butler Trail going south from Otterhole Road/Glen Wild Avenue to Osio Rock remains open. Osio Rock offers the best viewpoint on trails in the area and should be considered the turn-around.